CVE-2025-2338
tbeu matio io.c strdup_vprintf heap-based overflow
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in tbeu matio 1.5.28. Affected is the function strdup_vprintf of the file src/io.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
INFO
Published Date :
March 16, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 27, 2025, 9:09 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- There is no known solution at this time.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-2338.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299802 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.299802 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.510781 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-2338 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-2338
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-2338 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Reanalysis by [email protected]
Aug. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking VulDB: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking VulDB: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking CISA-ADP: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:matio_project:matio:1.5.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299802 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.299802 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.510781 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Removed CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in tbeu matio 1.5.28. Affected is the function strdup_vprintf of the file src/io.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269 Added Reference https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/269#issue-2883920922 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299802 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.299802 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.510781